Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify the opioid analgesic medications and their alternatives.
• Discuss the evolution of the use of opioid medications and the development of the current epidemic.

Promenade AB

• Discuss new tactics to target conversion procedures of existing patients as well as converting new patients.
• Identify new ways to inspire their patient to move from "consultation" all the way through to "implementation" and finally to "validation" of procedures received.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify ways a novice or experienced injector can quickly integrate into a new aesthetic practice.
• Discuss how to communicate goals, opportunities and areas of concern to others within a new practice.

Promenade AB

• Discuss the Ritz Carlton service standards and how they apply to retail medicine.
• Engage your practice's current people, processes and tools to internalize the culture and "live" the culture consistently.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Explain the value of a systematic approach to the patient's aesthetic experience.
• Discuss tangible resources available to the aesthetic nurse that can impact the success of her/his injectable practice.

Promenade AB

• Identify educational requirements unique to the aesthetic nurse.
• Identify a wide variety of business structure options for a career as an aesthetic treatment provider.

Promenade C

• Discuss strategies to communicate with patients about the rationale for an opioid taper.
• Describe several integrated approaches to the management of pain without the use of opioids.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify the need for Standards of Practice in the aesthetic field.
• Implement a framework for standards of practice in your respective region of practice.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Discuss movement to know exactly where to place cosmetic filler.
• Identify areas to avoid injecting cosmetic fill on a patient.

Promenade C

• Discuss strategies to communicate with patients about the rationale for an opioid taper.
• Describe several integrated approaches to the management of pain without the use of opioids.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Evaluate the selection of a suitable new job hire.
• Identify the components of the successful job hire.

Promenade AB

• Discuss how nurses have the power and voice to be heard and create change at the state and liscensing board level in the aesthetic arena.
• Discuss the importance of group influence and benefits of becoming an active member within your local chapter.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify the surface landmarks for determining the danger zones.
• Illustrate the pathway of the facial vessels, nerves and isolate muscles.

Promenade AB

• Identify clues to assist with assessment techniques.
• Discuss the natural aging process and how extraneous variables can contribute to asymmetry.

Promenade AB

• Discuss the importance of working according to his/her state's Scope of Practice for Nurses and it's relationship to malpractice coverage.
• Discuss the importance of having an aesthetic nurse representative on their state's Scope of Practice Commitee within their State Board

Promenade AB

• Identify the impact of neuromodulation, muscle modulation and compensation on facial symmetry.
• Discuss how to individualize a treatment plan.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify the science behind various FDA approved injectable products.
• Discuss the FDA approved uses as well as off-label uses of injectables to achieve efficacious and safe outcomes to their patients' aesthetic concerns.

Promenade AB

• Identify the different types of aesthetic sutures.
• Explain how aesthetic sutures will compliment existing, non-invasive treatments provided in your office.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Explain Biofilm and their causes.
• Discuss what a nurse should do prior, during and post injecting neuromodulators or dermafillers.

Promenade AB

• Discuss the etiology of BDD and be able to identify it in patients.
• Demonstrate certain skills necessary to consult with these patients in their practices and provide appropriate care.

Promenade C

• Identify methods of marking out cheek contour lines – Hinderer's lines.
• Discuss how makeup artists mark out cheek contours and how we can use this technique to enhance our results with dermal fillers.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Explain tear trough injections when using a micro-cannula.
• Identify and manage complications of tear trough fillers.

Promenade AB

• Identify the physiology that leads to hair loss.
• Discuss treatment methods using plasma to treat hair loss

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify areas of the lower face in which neuromodulators are used effectively and safely.
• Explain the benefits of using neuromodulators in the lower face and how it helps in achieving full face enhancements.

Promenade AB

• Discuss the key contributing external factors that impact skin health.
• Explain how to protect skin from outside elements.

Promenade C

• Discuss the details on partnering with a plastic surgeon in a medical spa.
• Provide insight into whether it is a good decision to partner with a plastic surgeon in a medical.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Explain the technique developed by Dr Woffles Wu for MicroBotox Injections of the lower face and neck.
• Discuss the anatomy of the lower face and neck in the treatment with MicroBotox.

Promenade AB

• Describe different energy devices using laser, radio frequency, and ultrasound and when to apply their use to various skin conditions to assist in rejuvenation procedures.
• Discuss why facial rejuvenation is life altering, and how it impacts the quality of life.

Promenade C

• Discuss the top give reasons medical spas and medical aesthetic facilities get investigated by the state board.
• Identify proper behaviors to adopt in order to avoid being investigated by the state board.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify facial anatomy, body structures, and danger zones associated with the use of Kybella.
• Discuss the use of Kybella for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Promenade AB

• Identify the female pelvic floor anatomy and physiology.
• Discuss the evidence based protocol for the vaginal laser procedure.

Promenade C

• Identify common lesions seen in the aesthetic practice.
• Discuss treatment options including when to refer a patient out to another specialist.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify current methods used to diagnose and track lymphedema progression.
• Discuss treatment methods that have been used in the past, and new options that are available for these patients

Promenade AB

• Identify the applications of 3D Printing to Craniofacial Surgery.
• Discuss how 3D Printing Technology will be applied in the future for advancement of Craniofacial Surgery.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Discuss current aesthetic surgery techniques for facial rejuvenation.
• Identify common indications for facial aesthetic procedures.

Promenade AB

• Discuss the characteristic features to clinically diagnose common craniofacial conditions.
• Identify correct treatment principles for craniofacial conditions.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Describe Non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
• Discuss surgical facial rejuvenation techniques in patients.

Promenade AB

• Discuss optimal surgical pressure injury candidates.
• Discuss pre and post operative care in patients.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Explain the various components of facial aging.
• Identify different techniques to rejuvenate the face and neck.

Promenade AB

• Identify when facial prosthetic reconstructive treatment is indicated.
• Describe general concepts of facial prosthetic treatment and explain two types of retention.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify patient selection criteria for ADM assisted implant-based breast reconstruction.
• Implement seroma reducing strategies to minimize post-operative complications in ADM assisted breast reconstruction.

Promenade AB

• Identify how dentition impacts the appearance of the midface.
• Discuss how aesthetic surgeons and cosmetic dentists can collaborate for improved results.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Identify new trends in breast reconstruction.
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages to current practices in breast reconstruction.

Promenade AB

• Discuss mechanisms that support closed incision negative pressure therapy dressings.
• Identify clinical benefits of closed incision negative pressure therapy dressings in plastic surgery.

Grand Ballroom AB

• Discuss various flap monitoring methods.
• Explain why one method may be preferred over another based on flap location.

Promenade AB

• Discuss post reconstruction nipple tattooing on post op patients.
• Discuss variables present in post reconstruction tattooing that determine different results.